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""Braver Than I May Know: Sickle Cell"" is an encouraging, poetic book that tells the story of a brave child learning to navigate school, a sibling bond, and hospital visits while living with Sickle Cell. Through moments of pain and perseverance, a child discovers inner strength, family support, and the power of hope. It is a heartfelt reminder that bravery is not always loud, but sometimes it is the quiet determination to keep going, even on the hardest days. Follow along as readers continue to gain insight into the bravery of children living with different disabilities and conditions. Great for educators, families, and young readers, this book helps spread awareness and teaches children the importance of compassion and support. A new hero is here to share their story about Sickle Cell and how it can affect the body. Sickle Cell is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to be sickle shaped. These sickle-shaped red blood cells stick together and cause blocks in blood flow leading to pain, infections, and other severe complications.

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Grace Holloman is an Arkansas native, veteran, believer, wife, mother, and doctoral student whose life's work is rooted in resilience and advocacy. She discovered poetry and writing at age 10, using it as a safe space for self-expression and a way to overcome hardships. After her eldest was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease, her writing turned into purpose. Experiencing the physical pain, emotional strain, and daily challenges of Sickle Cell strengthened her commitment to advocacy for children with medical conditions and disabilities. Grace believes every child deserves to see themselves reflected in a book, not just as inspiration, but as the hero of their own story. She is passionate about creating stories where children with medical conditions and disabilities feel seen, valued, and empowered, while encouraging compassion and understanding in others. Grace and her family reside in Oklahoma, where she owns a couple of small businesses, pushes reading in children, and advocates for women's health. She fosters creativity and self-expression in her children through music, crafts, sports, and storytelling. A proud supporter of the WNBA and all women's sports, Grace also enjoys painting, attending sports events, poetry, and spending time with her family. Through her poetry and writing, Grace hopes to inspire children born with medical conditions and disabilities to pursue their dreams boldly and to remind the world that every child, no matter their diagnosis, deserves to be seen, celebrated, and heard. Step into the cartoony worlds created by Shiane Salabie-Killingsworth and discover the amazing characters and happy energy generated by this talented illustrator. Represented Worldwide by Illustration X Agency, Shiane is creating children's books, activity books, coloring books, and more is sure to come in the near future.

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